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NEXT UP:
2nd ANNUAL LBJ 100 BICYCLE TOUR, MARCH
28, 2009: A Ride
To Preserve History
Come join us for a ride destined to become one
of the premier cycle venues in the springtime Texas Hill Country. The 2nd
Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour "saddles up" again on March 28, 2009 (9:00
a.m. start time). With "wheels down" and a finish on the air strip of the
historic LBJ Ranch, the tour traverses hilly, scenic, low-traffic ranch
roads adjacent to the Ranch.
Routes of 32, 45 and 62-miles (100 km.) are
provided.
As an added feature, Luci Johnson leads a
special 10-mile historical tour (11:00 a.m. start time), with narration at
each of the landmarks on the Ranch - the Texas White House, cattle barn,
old school, old homestead, and the LBJ family cemetery.
The Tour sponsors include the Friends of
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, the Hill Country Bicycle
Touring Club, the National Park Service, and the Western National Parks
Association. All net proceeds from the Tour go to the betterment of the
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park.
A major leader of the Democratic Party and
the 36th U.S. President (1963-1968), Lyndon Johnson loved nothing more
than the tranquility and majestic setting of his Hill Country Ranch. Much
of his Great Society legislation -- The "War on Poverty," Medicare
(health care for the elderly), Medicaid (health care for the poor), aid
to education, and critical Civil Rights laws -- was designed in the
serenity of this environment. LBJ and Lady Bird deeded the ranch to the
American people in 1972. With the passing of Lady Bird in 2007, the ranch is now
part of the National Park Service.
The
LBJ 100 annual event is the premier ride to promote, protect
and preserve
the history of this national park site.
(A pdf file showing the various ride routes is
being constructed and will be available soon. Please check
back.)
REGISTRATION: Adults and youth $30 by March
14th ($40 after) and includes supported rides with maps, rest stops, sag support,
bandana and a ride T-shirt (to pre-registered riders).
To
register On-Line, click On-Line to register and pay by
credit/debit card via PayPal. By registering on-line, you hereby agree to the
following waiver statement:
WAIVER STATEMEN: "I assume full and
complete responsibility for any injury or accident which may occur to me during
the 2009 LBJ100 Bicycle Tour. I hereby release and hold harmless the sponsors,
promoters and all other persons and entities associated with this event
from any and all injury and damages sustained by me. I acknowledge that I
will wear an ANSI, Snell, or ASTM approved bicycle helmet and am familiar
with the dangers involved in such an event, and that there may be holes in
the riding surface or other permanent or temporary obstacles which I must
be careful to avoid. I recognize that there will be vehicular traffic
along the prescribed routes and I will adhere to Texas state laws
regarding bicycling. I further certify that I am in good physical
condition and fully able to participate in this
event."
The tour will be held rain or
shine.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, March 27th:
Early packet pick-up and
registration (cash or check only) will be available at the LBJ Visitor
Center in Johnson City from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The Visitor
Center is located on Ladybird Lane two blocks south of Main Street.
Saturday, March 28th:
On site registration (cash or check only) and packet pick up will
be at LBJ National Park at 7:00 AM. Take US 290 west of Johnson City
and exit at Ranch Road 1. Go north on Park Road 49 and follow the
signs to the parking area at the north end of the ranch air strip. Please
get to registration by 8:45 AM as the road out of the ranch will be
temporarily closed to allow riders out. All rides will leave the
ranch starting at 9:00 AM.
Fredericksburg,
15 miles west of the park, also has many hotels and bed and
breakfasts. Check out the Fredericksburg Web site at www.fredericksburgtexas.net or
phone the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau at (830) 997-6523.
SAG SUPPORT & SAFETY: Because we care about your safety, all riders must wear ANSI, Snell
or ASTM certified bicycle helmets and obey traffic laws.
Please choose routes within your capabilities and be prepared to make
minor repairs. Roving support with snacks and fluids will be
available on the ride.
We cannot
anticipate every road surface hazard or construction project you will
encounter on this tour. You, the rider, are ultimately responsible
for your own safety during your ride!! Use common sense and caution
at all times.
THE HILL COUNTRY BICYCLE TOURING CLUB is a recreational organization for
cyclists of all abilities. Most of our rides are leader led where we stay
together in groups. Maps may be available for riders who want to
ride at their own pace. Each year the club offers several weekend
tours and one week long tour. In addition to making friends and riding
with others of similar ability, members get a 10% discount on parts and
accessories at participating bicycle shops. The annual dues are only
$12.00. Visit the Club web site at
www.hcbtc.org. MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Ethel
Pedraza at (210) 534-4575, azardepe@hotmail.com or Ray
Marques at (210) 669-9901, casamarques@satx.rr.com
.
Larry Norwood and Pam Alspaugh, Friends of LBJ
National Historical Park Board Members
EVENT
SPONSORS: We thank our event sponsors:
RECENT EVENTS:
2008 FRIENDS MEETING AT THE
TEXAS WHITE HOUSE & SILENT
AUCTION ITEM DESCRIPTIONS: Friends of LBJNHP
Members Meeting to Preview President’s Office in theTexas White House. As seen in the
June newsletter, the National Park Service and Friends of LBJ National
Historical Park will sponsor a Friends Membership Cocktail Reception at
the LBJ Ranch on Sunday, August 24th , beginning at
5:00 PM. This reception will allow the Friends membership to gather and
enjoy a very special tour of President Johnson’s 1960’s era restored office
in the west wing of the Texas White House. The Friends also plan to
invite local, state, and federal elected officials and some special guests
from the surrounding communities. A silent auction will run during the
reception to provide more funding for park educational and
restoration projects.
Please note current members are
encouraged to invite as their guests potential new members in the Friends
of LBJ
National Historical Park for this special event!
Schedule for August
24, 2008
Friends Preview Reception
4:30 PM
Park Gates Open at Junction
School
5:00 PM
Reception Begins in Hangar
5:15 PM
Welcome and Announcements:
·
Sign up for tours of the President’s
Office
·
Sign up for volunteers to help with
Friends/NPS Events in 2009
·
Opening of on-site silent auction
bidding
5:15 PM to
7:00 PM
Tours
of President’s Office Continue;
Guests Are Invited to Walk the Grounds
7:15 PM
Silent Auction Winners Announced
Item # 1
Dinner and
Private Tour for 10 of the LBJ Ranch and Texas White House
Donated by
Luci Johnson and Ian Turpin
Opening bid: $1,000
Invite your friends to a private tour of the
Texas White House and the LBJ Ranch led by Luci Baines Johnson and her
husband, Ian Turpin.
After the tour, Luci and Ian will be the hosts for a
special dinner for the group. Date and time to be arranged.
Item #2
Hunter’s Moon
Dinner for 10
Donated by Bob & Frana Keith and
Karen Weber
Opening bid: $500
Invite your friends to this dinner for 10 as you
enjoy an evening under the stars for a hillside view of a Hunter’s Moon
(full moon) over the Texas Hill Country.
This special event is hosted
by the Keiths at their Cypress Valley Ranch on a hilltop near Shovel Mountain in the
Cypress Mill Community.
Wine and hors d’oeuvres await you and your
guests on the lawn overlooking the expansive view, with the possibility of
a lively game of Bocce Ball or Croquet.
As the sun sets, let your senses be filled with
sounds of music in the night and smells of autumn air as you gather for a
gourmet dinner prepared by Karen Weber, LBJ National Historical Park trustee.
Last, but not
least, save room for a sinful dessert served by your hosts before the
evening ends.
The winning bid for this item
will include a choice of dates for the dinner: Sunday, October 12, 2008 OR
Friday, October 17, 2008, One or the other, but not both.
Item # 3
LBJ Marble Bust
Donated by
Shirley James, Lady Bird Johnson’s Former Assistant
Opening Bid:
$200
The marble LBJ
bust is by Jimilu Mason, who also sculpted the life-size sculpture of
President Johnson that stands at the LBJ State Park in
Stonewall.
A similar bust is in
the Senate Gallery of Vice Presidents in Washington, D. C., and one also
is in the LBJ Library in Austin.
Ms. James:
“After President Johnson's funeral, I was asked to help at the LBJ Library
in various ways including correspondence and news clippings.
I went for two days and stayed for
three months. Mrs. Johnson—ever gracious and generous in showing her
appreciation—gave me this bust along
with several other items of treasured memorabilia.”
Item #
4
Table Made of Elm from
LBJ’s Birthplace
Donated by Ric Smith
Opening bid: $200
A
one-of-a-kind, small four-legged table or stool made from a branch of the
large American elm that shaded LBJ's Birthplace for decades.
The
table-top is a cross-section of one of the branches from the tree that
stood near the site where, according to the president's mother, "Lyndon
discovered America."
The tree rings on this branch mark about 90
years of Hill Country history. The age of the tree itself is unknown.
The tree was removed in 2000 due
to the unsafe main trunk which had become hollow.
The table was designed and crafted by noted woodworker, Ric
Smith, Hye, Texas. The table top is oval shaped with some bark remaining
on the sides.
Inlaid in the edge of the table between
the bark and the wood are some aventurine crystals, "comfort stones." The
table is 23" long and 21" wide, and stands 17" high. The four legs are
made from Bois D'Arc wood. Mr. Smith does custom woodwork from his home
and created this unique piece especially for this event and the silent
auction. Other work by this craftsman may be seen at Artisans at Rocky
Hill, 234 West Main, Fredericksburg.
Item #5
Austin
American-Statesman Ben Sargent’s Print, “Bluebonnets in Heaven”
Donated
by Russ Whitlock (NPS)
Opening bid: $100
“Are
there bluebonnets in heaven? There will be now.”
When Mrs. Johnson died on July 11, 2007,
American Austin-Statesman cartoonist Ben Sargent drew a most fitting
tribute to the First Lady’s love of wildflowers and of protecting the
natural beauty of
America.
The print is
matted and framed. Framed dimensions are 18-3/4"x15-3/4".
Item #6 
Heritage Farms B&B
Vacation
Donated by owners Patrick &
Margie Watson, and Bonnie Jenschke (NPS)
Opening bid: $100
A two-night stay for two at Heritage Farms B&B,
“The Homestead.”
Treat yourself to a quiet get-away or gift to a
friend or loved one.
Visit www.heritagefarmsbandb.com
for pictures and additional information.
This is one of the most
popular B&Bs in the area, and needs to be seen via their website, if
not in person.
Item #7
Photograph “Presidential Swimming
Hole-LBJ Ranch”
Donated by Sherry Justus
(NPS)
Opening bid:
$100
This photograph depicts the outdoor swimming pool
that President Johnson had constructed in 1954 on the grounds of the Texas
White House and enjoyed for so many years afterwards.
The
photograph was taken in the early evening when the water looked
particularly inviting.
It is printed on Epson archival paper and
presented in a 16”x20” gallery frame with an archival mat.
Item #8
Photograph “Great
Grandmother’s House-LBJ Ranch”
Donated by
Sherry Justus (NPS)
Opening bid:
$100
This photograph gives another name to the famous
Texas White House.
Mrs. Johnson’s love of family and her delight
in each new grand- and great-grandchild are shown by the tricycle which
has been left by the doorway to her bedroom suite.
The photograph
is printed on Epson archival paper and presented in a 16”x20” gallery
frame with an archival mat.
Item #9 
Silver K Cafe
Gift Certificate
Donated by Kay and Al Pratt
Opening bid: $75.00
Silver K Café owners Kay and Al Pratt take pride
in serving outstanding Texas Hill Country cuisine in an ambiance of rustic
elegance.
The Silver K, located in Johnson
City on
Main Street in the Old Lumber Yard, features an
excellent menu, Texas wines, art by local
Texas artists and Texas singers and songwriters.
The cafe is known throughout the state and elsewhere for fine
dining selections in an atmosphere of true Texas hospitality.
The gift certificate will comfortably accommodate up to 4 persons, but
please be even more  generous with your bid in supporting our own LBJ National Historical Park.
Item
#10
Rather Dessert
& Book
Donated by Rebecca Rather
Opening bid:
$100.00
An incredible dessert by Fredericksburg's
Rebecca Rather, known for cuisine fame throughout the area.
Plus, a copy
of Rebecca's latest book, "The Pastry Queen's Christmas
Cookbook."
Item #11 
Texas State Capitol Flag Certificate
Donated by Representative Patrick Rose
Opening bid: $50.00
Upon receipt by Representative Rose's
office of the completed certificate, a Texas Flag will be flown over the
Texas State Capitol Building on the date and in honor of whomever so
specified by the purchaser of the certificate.
Afterwards, the flag and a commemorative statement
giving the name of the honoree and the date flown will be sent to the purchaser.
Item #12 
A Full set of Ben Rehder's six Blanco County mystery novels signed by the author
Donated by Ben & Becky Rehder
Opening bid: $75
The
humorous Blanco County mystery series-revolving around Texas game warden
John Marlin and a colorful cast of local characters-has garnered critical
acclaim across the state and around the nation.
The Dallas Morning
News says, "The author is a sharp stylist with an engaging and frequently
irreverent sense of humor." The Chicago Tribune calls Rehder's writing
"murderously funny."
And the Austin American-Statesman notes that
"Rehder has made the leap from writing skillful comic pleasantries to
pulverizing satire."
Here's your chance to own the
complete set, in hardback, all signed by the author.
UNABLE TO ATTEND THE RECEPTION, BUT
WANT TO BID?
If you will not
be able to attend the special preview and reception, but want to bid on
any of the above items, here’s what you do:
Email George
Culp, Treasurer, Friends of LBJNHP, gculp@tstar.net, with:
-
Your name, the Item # and Title.
-
The opening amount you bid.
-
The maximum amount you will bid.
-
A copy to yourself of your email.
(If you want to
bid on more than one item, repeat steps a-d for each separate item.)
Bids must be
received by 6:00PM, Saturday, August 23, 2008. Your opening bid will be
placed on the silent auction sheet for the item, and, if necessary, your
maximum bid. You will be notified by email if either of your bids is the
winning bid.
After winning an item in the silent auction, if
you would like to make payment by check you may do so at the auction
(please make your check out to "Friends Of LBJ National Historical
Park").
You may also use a credit or debit card and make payment on-line below via PayPal.
Please note in the PayPal payment process, on the final approval
screen, click the "Add special instructions to seller" button
on the
left side and then type in the auction item number or description for
which you are paying.
For further information, please contact us at the above addresses.
 We hope to see you at the preview and reception!
To join the Friends, click Membership Invitation
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